[ A calm nod back and he's heading out the door. On the way out of the ward, he stops at the lobby counter. Both the receptionists, and a few nurses are gathered there, and when William approaches, one of the girls greets him. Leaving already, Mister Spears? A few of the other ladies giggle. How is Mister Sutcliffe feeling? The rest of them join in with the snickering.

William's calm demeanor immediately shifts to the one he's most known for. The main girl gets an icy glare that then shifts to each of the others before refocusing on her. ]

If I hear of anymore gossip between the lot of you I will see to it that you each get written up and docked pay for misuse of company time. Do I make myself clear?

[ His gaze shifts around again. The girls are practically frozen at being the target of this infamously cold side of him and can only manage meager nods of understanding.

Satisfied, William departs. It's rather late the next afternoon when he finally returns to Grell's room. He knocks briefly at the door before letting himself in. ]